Tables are presented of experimental differential neutron cross sections for the elastic scattering of neutrons by nuclei in the energy range of 0 to 15 Mev. Nuclear reactions induced by neutrons are also included, particularly those that are significant for reactor-type calculations. The tables include nuclei from H to Pu. (D.L.C.)

A review of the nuclear and chemical features of uranium is presented. The problems of dissolution of a sample and counting techniques are discussed. A collection of radiochemical procedures for the element as found in the literature is included. (M.C.G.)

The results of experiments and planned work of the Department of Chemistry, Arkansas University, in nuclear chemistry and physics, theoretical physics, and organic isotope chemistry are discussed. The absolute activation cross sections for 14.8-Mev neutrons were determined for a large number of isotopes, and a new isotope was found in the Fe/sup 54/(n,t) reaction. The (n,2p) reaction was studied in detail. A number of (n,He/sup 3/) and (n,t) reactions were studied. A literature survey (up to 1958) was made for cross sections of neutron-induced reactions around 14 Mev. The (n,p) reaction survey was continued up to date. The literature data have a large spread with factors of 2 to 10. Equations were derived from the (n,p) data giving the cross section as a function of atomic number and mass. The yields for U/sup 238/ 14-Mev fission were measured at mass numbers were studied. The theoretical aspects of molecular excitation resulting from beta decay of a constituent atom are being studied. Calculations were made on the wave functions of the ground state of the helium atom. The acid-catalyzed rearrangements of ketones were studied with both labeled and unlabeled compounds. No cyclic ketones were found to rearrange. The mechanism of the oxygen …

Concern for the protection of water-sensitive components by storage in pressurized containers prompted this study of leakage from pressurized containers. Work carried out to determine leakage rates, which will ensure a positive pressure within the container for a specified storage period, is summarized. These analyses considered molecular flow and two cases of viscous flow through physical gaps or holes in the container. (auth)

This document details activities of the Irradiation Processing Department during the month of December 1961.